First Generation Connections
Welcome to the First Generation Connections program! Our goal is to ensure that all students, including first-generation, receive the tools they need to be successful at Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô. Being first-gen at LU means your parents or guardians did not complete a four-year college or university degree in the United States.
Research shows that the barriers to success for first-generation students are not just academic. Social, emotional, and physical barriers can be just as impactful. We invite the Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô campus community to join us as we build a network for first-generation students to thrive and grow.
Spring 2025 Events
First Gen Alumni Panel: History and Culture at LU
Social: 5 pm · Program: 5:30 pm
First Gen Meet Up
First Gen Meet Up
First Generation Student of the Month
March 2025
Sergio Mendez
Biology Pre-Med
Senior, Nederland
Being a first-generation college student as a Mexican-American is one of the greatest blessings. I am beyond grateful to my family for their sacrifices that have given me this opportunity to succeed. It is an honor to be a trailblazer, paving the way for others in my community, especially my sister, and showing our dreams have no boundaries.
Advisory Council
Dr. Wilma R. Jackson, Co-Chair
Director, Strategic Initiatives
Andre Favors, Co-Chair
Instructor, Communication and Media
Dr. Gabriel Crosby
Assistant Vice President, Student Success
Pamela Comer
Director, McNair Scholars Program
Aaron Hanlin
Associate Director of Recruitment, Office of Admissions
Dr. Ashley Dockens
Assistant Provost, Academic Innovation and Quality Assurance
Associate Dean, Policy and Procedure, College of Graduate Studies
Amy Jones
Coordinator, Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement
Celine Do
LU Alumni, HR Coordinator, Provost Umphrey Law Firm
Zelda Glenmore
Assistant Director, Housing and Residence Life
Ben Kern
Director, Recreational Sports
Dr. Janeal White
Internship Coordinator and Assistant Professor
Family Studies Program
Kierra Bridgewater
Licensed Professional Counselor
Student Health Center
Shaqueta Lewis
Manager, Workforce Programs, LIT
Dr. Maegan Collins
Chair, LIT General Education and Developmental Studies
Adjunct Faculty, Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô
Student Advisory Assistants
Contact Us
Dr. Freddie Titus
Vice President, Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
Dr. Wilma R. Jackson
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Email: wjackson10@lamar.edu
Phone/Fax/Email:
Phone: (409) 880-7169
Fax: (409) 880-7131
Email: sicr@lamar.edu
Office Hours & Location:
Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
912 West Virginia
Beaumont, Texas 77705
Mailing Address
PO Box 10308
Beaumont, Texas 77710
Physical Address:
912 West Virginia
Beaumont, Texas 77705
